Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Bear's Paw Fern

Scientific name: Aglaomorpha meyeniana
Date collected: April 18th, 2011
Location: Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden located in the University of California, Los Angeles

Habitat: Their natural habitat is in temperate climates. Since they are grown throughout the world, they can adjust very fast. They thrive in arid conditions and are grown in fertile soil.
Nativity: Even though this plant is grown in Europe, Asia, and North America, it is actually native in Taiwan and the Phillipines.
Special notes: Bear Paw's Fern is a very effective in medicine. The medication made by this plant is used for getting rid of tapeworms, and it is heard that it is the best type of medication for that use. The oil that is extracted from the plant is very dangerous for the worms.
Resources:
       Herbs2000.com- The Male Fern
       Aglaomorpha meyeniana

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